Murray Walker used to consistently tell us (incorrectly) that F1 is If backwards, whilst Pitpass has always warned its readers that F1 is a sport where anything can, and usually does, happen.

Weeks after Monza, we are at another circuit with corners that have legendary names as opposed to numbers, corners that have seen reputations made and destroyed, titles won and lost.

In theory, we are on the verge of witnessing history being made, Sebastian Vettel becoming the youngest ever double-world champion, the latest in a series of records set by the German. And while it would take an upset of mammoth proportions, or the involvement of a major betting syndicate, it could just happen that the Red Bull driver is forced to wait until Korea, maybe even India, before he secures that second crown.

Ignoring the fact that Lewis Hamilton starts from the second row, alongside Felipe Massa, it was entertaining to watch the British media at work following yesterday's Q3 debacle. Some blaming Michael Schumacher for the McLaren driver's failure to complete a final qualifying lap, others Mark Webber. Then the Englishman admitted that while his team did send him out late it was his fault he screwed up. The media, eager to see another twist in the 2008 champ's annus horribilis, will be keenly watching today, and every other driver out there would be advised to be on the lookout for the Stevenage Rocket.

Back to Vettel, and as we know from experience, titles have been won and lost here. Though the German insists he is not under pressure and isn't even thinking about the title, what he must remember is that it is already his, all he can do now is lose it. He doesn't need to win, but knowing him that is exactly what he wants. On the other hand he is up against two very determined and very strong McLaren drivers.

Though Hamilton screwed up in Q3, teammate Button has looked strong all weekend, and while we were surprised not to see one of the Woking duo take pole yesterday it wouldn't be a shock to see one of them claim victory this afternoon. They need this more than Vettel and the German would be well advised to remember this.

Hopefully, there will be no silliness from Felipe Massa indeed, bearing in mind the world's media will be watching events closely the little Brazilian would be well advised to give Hamilton the widest berth possible. Instead, he should concentrate on his own race and aim to take home as many points as possible.

Fernando Alonso is one of several drivers targeting the 2011 runner-up spot, therefore it should be good to watch the Spaniard's progress, particularly compared to Mark Webber who starts just behind. That said, Ferrari has made no secret of the fact that is now switching its focus to its 2012 car.

If Webber wants to finish runner-up to his teammate in the driver standings he's going to need to take every opportunity available which means he can't afford a tardy start this afternoon.